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The Global Family Think Tank, helping with Succession Planning and Legacy
The Global Family Think Tank, helping with Succession Planning and Legacy

THE GLOBAL FAMILY BUSINESS
THINK TANK

Family Business United brings the global family business community together on a regular basis to share their thoughts in our ‘Family Business Think Tank’ which gauges the global opinion on family business matters.

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The thoughts of our Global panel members generates thought leadership pieces on broad topics of interest to the sector on how things are evolving and may have an impact on family businesses and their decision-making over the next few years. 

The individuals included in the ‘Think Tank’ panel are all leading academics, advisers, consultants and practitioners in the family business sector together with a number of leading family business CEO’s who collectively share their thoughts and help us determine the state of play of the family business sector globally. 

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Are Philanthropy & Community Engagement Integral Parts Of Being A Family Firm?

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Is It Important To Gain Experience Outside The Family Firm First?

Is It Important To Gain Experience Outside The Family Firm First?

During the transition of family-owned businesses to the next generations, the issue of whether the upcoming generation should acquire...

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Is It Important For Family Firms To 'Do Business Right' & Aligned With This Principle?

Is It Important For Family Firms To 'Do Business Right' & Aligned With This Principle?

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When Selecting The Next Leaders Of The Family Business, Does Nepotism Still Exist?

When Selecting The Next Leaders Of The Family Business, Does Nepotism Still Exist?

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The Global Family Business Think Tank Report, Autumn 2024

The Global Family Business Think Tank Report, Autumn 2024

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Is The 'Shirtsleeves To Shirtsleeves' Analogy Really Relevant Today?

Is The 'Shirtsleeves To Shirtsleeves' Analogy Really Relevant Today?

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Are Family Business Boards Sufficiently Diverse In Their Composition?

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Will There Be Women Family Business Leaders In The Next Few Years?

Will There Be Women Family Business Leaders In The Next Few Years?

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Do Governments & Policy Makers Do Enough To Support Family Firms?

Do Governments & Policy Makers Do Enough To Support Family Firms?

Governments and policy makers play a crucial role in fostering the growth and sustainability of family businesses, recognising their...

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Family Business United Launches Inaugural Global Think Tank Findings

Family Business United Launches Inaugural Global Think Tank Findings

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Is Succession More Difficult For Multi-Generational Family Firms?

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Read the 2024 Global Family Business Think Tank Report by clicking on any of the images below (pdf)

Submit Your Answers For The Autumn 2025 Global Family Business Think Tank Report

Q1 - Do you think that family business leaders really consider how to ensure the business can thrive beyond their leadership?
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Q2 - Do you think that family businesses understand the difference between the financial balance sheet and the family balance sheet?
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Q3 - Do you think that family business leaders bring 'unconscious baggage' from their upbringing that shapes their leadership style today?
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Q4 - Do you think that next generation leaders in family businesses are adequately supported to lead in their own right?
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Q5 - Do you think that most family businesses have a formal process to manage conflicts between family members?
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Q6 - Are non-family leaders/board members essential for the long term success of a family business?
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Q7 - Is the lack of formal succession planning likely to put the future of a family business at risk?
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Q8 - Do you think that being family owned makes it harder to attract non-family executives and senior management?
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Q9 - Does being a family business provide competitive advantage?
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Q10 - Do you think that family business history, heritage and legacy have a significant impact on major family business decisions today?
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Q11 - Do you think that clearly articulated and embedded values help to guide a family business through difficult times?
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Q12 - Do you think that family firms are generally well prepared to deal with the unexpected death of their leader?
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Q13 - Do you think that inheritance disputes could pose a significant risk to the future of family businesses?
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Q14 - Do you think that doing business the right way with regards the planet and the environment is more important to family businesses than their non-family counterparts?
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Family Business United (‘FBU’) is an unparalleled rallying point and voice for the global family business community and an invaluable source of insight into the sector.  FBU is a resource for all, family businesses of all sizes and sectors, and their advisers, helping to raise the profile of the family business sector and to encourage greater awareness of the contribution that family firms make to the global economy through employment, income generation, wealth creation and charitable endeavours.

At FBU, everything we do is about the family business, creating the best resource available to help families in business get access to the resources and support they need to continue their family business journey, wherever it will take them.

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